1st Holy Communion Registration for St John's, Tralee and Spa Parish

First Holy Communion Registration

This form is to enrol children who wish to celebrate their First Confession and First Holy Communion in St John's Parish, Tralee and in Spa Parish during the school year 2025-26.
Please note: If you have more than one child to register for First Holy Communion you will need to fill in this form for each child seperately.
Child's Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
Child's School*
Has your child been baptised?*

Yes - In a Catholic ChurchYes - In a church of another Christian denominationNo
Where was your child baptised? (Church Name & Location)*

St John's, Castle Street, TraleeImmaculate Conception, Rathass, TraleeChurchill ChurchCurraheen ChurchFenit ChurchOur Lady & St Brendan's, Rock Street, TraleeOther
If chosing "other", please write in the name and location of the church of baptism
Date of Baptism*

DayMonthYear
Does your child have at least one parent who is a member of the Catholic Church?

Yes - One or Both Parents is CatholicNo - Neither Parent is Catholic
What is the religious tradition of your family?
Baptism Preparation

You have indicated that your child has not yet been baptised in the Catholic Church, but that you wish to present them for First Holy Communion.

A member of our Parish Team will be in contact with you to discuss what needs to happen next - this will usually be preparation for baptism or for admission into the Catholic Church if your child has already been baptised in another Christian denomination.
Holy Communion in the Catholic Church

The Sacrament of Holy Communion is reserved to those who choose to be members of the Catholic Church by baptism or conversion. It carries with it a commitment to the Catholic faith, so it is not our practice that members of other Christian Communities or other Faiths receive Holy Communion.

This means that when children are presented for First Holy Communion that they either have already received Catholic baptism or are part of a family with at least one Catholic parent who is willing to support their child in receiving baptism or admission into the Catholic faith.

We welcome members of other Christian Communities and other Faiths to join in prayer and celebration with us, but out of respect for a family's own religion and the practices of our own Church, we cannot admit a child to communion without a commitment to the Catholic Faith.

Our school chaplains are willing to meet parents and discuss this in more detail.
PROOF OF BAPTISM

Please note that

1. If your child was baptised at the Church of the Purificiation, Churchill or St Joseph's Oratory, Fenit, you will probably not need to provide a certificate as proof of baptism can be found in our parish records.

2. If your child was baptised elsewhere, a Baptism Certificate is required. If you do not already have one, it can be obtained from the parish where your child was baptised. We will make contact with you either through your child's school or directly to get a copy of the baptism certificate.
PROOF OF BAPTISM

1. If your child was baptised at St John's, Immaculate Conception, Rathass or Curraheen Church, you will probably not need to provide a certificate as proof of baptism can be found in our parish records.

2. If your child was baptised elsewhere, a Baptism Certificate is required. If you do not already have one, it can be obtained from the parish where your child was baptised. We will be in touch with you - either through your child's school or directly - to collect a copy of the cert from you.
If you wish to advise the parish of any special needs or requirements for your child, please use this text box.
Parent/Guardian Information
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

TownCounty

Eircode
Mobile Number for Contact Person (Parent/Guardian)*
Email*
example@example.com
Please note: Contact mobile number and email are required to enable you to fully participate in the parish preparation programme, and to facilitate the parish maintaining effective communication with you during the year as may be necessary.
Parish Preparation Programme

We will be in contact regarding a Parents' Meeting in the near future, along with details of our series of "Do this in Memory" Masses during the year.
I wish to enrol my child for First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion and I will engage with the parish's programme of preparation .*

I Agree
By clicking the box below, I hereby Give Permission for photographs and/or video in which my child appears in to be used by the church in printed and/or electronic media, including the parish website & Facebook page

I Agree
Are you happy for us to retain your name and contact details so that we can update our parish records please tick box below.

I Agree
Privacy Notice - St John's Parish

The parish of St. John's Tralee is the data controller for the data you provide on this form and can be contacted at: office@stjohns.ie. The information on this form will be used to facilitate the celebration of the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion and to communicate with you in relation to these Sacraments. The information on the form will be stored in the parish and may be shared among members of the parish team on a need to know basis. The information will not be shared with third parties. By ticking the boxes above, you consent to the parish of St. John's collecting and processing the data on the form for the purposes of parish sacramental preparation. For further information, please see the parish’s Privacy Policy.
Privacy Notice - Spa Parish

Spa Parish is the data controller for the data you provide on this form and can be contacted at: francis.nolan@ymail.com. The information on this form will be used to facilitate the celebration of the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion and to communicate with you in relation to these Sacraments. The information on the form will be stored in the parish and may be shared among members of the parish team on a need to know basis. The information will not be shared with third parties. By ticking the boxes above, you consent to Spa Parish collecting and processing the data on the form for the purposes of parish sacramental preparation. For further information, please see the parish’s Privacy Policy.
Supporting our Parish Financially

St. John's Parish relies on the financial support of our Parishioners to ensure we are able to offer the wide range of services and programmes which we currently provide. This includes our Sacramental Preparation programmes for the families/children of the 7 primary schools in our Parish and the work of our Parish Pastoral Worker. We invite you to support this work with some financial contribution to our Parish. We sincerely appreciate your support. To make a contribution please copy the Easy Pay link below onto your google search tab or go directly to our Parish Website www.stjohns.ie and click on the Donate Button.

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First Holy Communion Registration

Parent/Guardian Information